Assistant Electric System Director

Town of Clayton•Clayton, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for an Assistant Electric System Director for the Electric Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts. The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community. This role performs difficult professional, technical, and administrative work assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, and management of the Town’s electric utility system and departmental operations. An employee in this class serves as a key member of the Town’s leadership team and supports the Electric Director in overseeing all aspects of electric utility operations including system planning, construction, maintenance, reliability, customer service, and administrative functions. Work includes participation in organizational strategic planning, policy development, capital improvement programming, and coordination with other departments, elected officials, outside agencies, and the public. The position exercises independent judgment in managing operations, personnel, and resources and may act on behalf of the Electric Director when assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Electric Director and is evaluated through conferences, reports, and results achieved.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of electric distribution systems, electric utility operations, loading, capacity, maintenance, and basic system design.
Thorough knowledge of materials, tools, vehicles, equipment, and methods used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution lines and related facilities.
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, applicable safety practices, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures associated with electric utility work.
Working knowledge of governmental budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, personnel practices, and customer service practices related to municipal utility operations.
Working knowledge of information technology, mapping, work management, metering, reporting, and other technical resources used in electric utility operations.
Skill in supervising, training, coaching, motivating, communicating with, and coordinating the work of field crews and support staff.
Skill in reading and interpreting electrical plans, maps, drawings, specifications, work orders, standards, and related technical documents.
Ability to plan, assign, coordinate, inspect, and evaluate electric utility construction, maintenance, repair, and outage restoration work.
Ability to assist with long- and short-range planning and to recommend improvements that support system reliability, safety, efficiency, and customer service.
Ability to prepare accurate records, reports, estimates, schedules, and project documentation.
Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, outages, customer concerns, and changing operational priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, employees, contractors, utility companies, customers, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
Associate’s degree or certificate in Electrical Technology, Electric Utility Technology, or a closely related major field required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions.
Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related major field preferred.
First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility construction, maintenance, operations, or line work, preferably in a municipal electric utility environment, including supervisory or lead worker experience, is preferred.
Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Electric Department
Participates in policy development and strategic initiatives to align departmental operations with Town goals
Represents the department before the Town Manager, Council, boards, and external partners
Serves as acting Electric Director when assigned or in the Director’s absence
Plans, organizes, and directs electric utility operations including construction, maintenance, outage response, reliability, and customer service
Oversees and evaluates work of staff, contractors, and partners vs. primarily coordinating crews
Establishes performance standards and monitors service levels to ensure efficiency and quality
Assists with short- and long-range system planning
Participates in capital improvement program (CIP) development and infrastructure expansion planning
Supports and helps administer the department budget
Evaluates and recommends resource allocations, staffing, equipment, and capital investments
Oversees and manages electric system projects rather than primarily assisting with documentation
Participates in contract development, negotiation, and administration
Coordinates with engineers, developers, contractors, and other agencies
Provides leadership and direction to staff and supervisors instead of primarily assisting with coordination
Oversees hiring, performance management, discipline, and professional development
Supports training and promotes safe work practices
Responds to complex service issues, outages, and public concerns
Maintains relationships with customers, public officials, and external agencies
Performs other duties as assigned